Jumbo Operator - Burkina Faso

• FIFO roster from any major capital city with paid quarantine
• Join a world-leader in underground mining
• 8 weeks on & 6 weeks off rosters

Since 2007 African Underground Mining Services (AUMS) has provided unmatched mechanised underground mining services across numerous projects in Africa.

AUMS is dedicated to achieving the highest global standards in underground mining and there is a specific focus on sharing this mining knowledge across all levels of the business.With new projects forecasted, this will see Barminco and AUMS grow to over 5,100 employees in 2021, across 25 projects in seven countries.

What we can offer;

• Competitive nett remuneration packages
• Employee incentives, benefits and rewards, including medical coverage for international employees
• A permanent full-time role, with career progression for successful candidates
• An exciting career opportunity to join a company continuing in a phase of growth
• Paid quarantine

AUMS are actively seeking to recruit experienced Jumbo Operators to join us in our African Operations on a 8 week on, 6 week off roster.

This challenging and rewarding role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career and work alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Accurately drill a number of drive drill patterns using a mechanised electric/Hydraulic Jumbo drill suitable to ground conditions and in compliance with site specific drill patterns and survey instruction.
• Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements.
• Read and accurately follow mining instruction plan with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile.
• Communicate with surveyors, geologists and engineers as required.
• Optimise drill patterns to ensure maximum advance per round is achieved whilst maintaining strict adherence to design specifications.
• Ensure work area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform working duties including ensuring electrical installations and services are clear of the drilling area.

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much valued employee in line with AUMS's values and 'can do' attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, targeted, remuneration package completing our vision of a work life balance in a strong team environment.

Prior to hire you will be required to sit a full pre-employment medical, including vaccinations required for the area you will be working, a drug and alcohol screen and site specific clearances.

Your interest and experience can be expressed by clicking the 'Apply Now' button, OR for further information email rebecca.thorp@barminco.com.au

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